Obituaries
Mary Claire Holzapfel
Jan 20, 2024
Born on October 25, 1938, Mary Claire Rayburn Holzapfel (“NaNa”) of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family at her beautiful home nestled within the snowy, quiet acres of Stephens Valley. Mary Claire’s life was highlighted by her devotion to her family and Mary, the Mother of God, her involvement in the community...
Lina W. Grammer
Jan 20, 2024
Lina Wells Grammer, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 80 in Nashville, TN. Lina was born on June 30, 1943, in Bells, TN.
She is survived by her loving husband, Phil Grammer; daughters, Mandy (Tim) Gauldin, Tiffany (Kevin) Kimbro; grandchildren, Ben Gauldin, Jack Gauldin, Maggie Kimbro, Lila Kimbro, Bea Kimbro; brother Bill...
Judy M. Jennette Eades
Jan 19, 2024
Judy Marie Jennette “Nanny” Eades, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Nashville, TN on September 2, 1944, Judy was a kind-hearted and compassionate individual who touched the lives of many. Preceded in death by her parents, Orbie Catherine and Albert Lee Jennette, brother, Jesse James Jennette, in-laws, Pa-pa and Granny Mai, sister-in-law, Rachael...
Joan Drane
Jan 17, 2024
Joan Drane, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on March 26, 1938, in Talladega, AL.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ausban and Realta Kearley and brother James “Jimmy” A. Kearley.
Joan is survived by her children, Tina Sharp, James (Lucinda Maynard) Drane III, Wendy (Jeffrey) Coss; grandchildren Jamie (Bret) Rideout, Clayton Sharp; great grandchildren, Oliver...
Cynthia Vaughn
Jan 15, 2024
Cynthia Vaughn, a loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2024. Born on December 6, 1992, in Nashville, TN. Cynthia was a compassionate soul who touched the lives of all those around her. Her passing has left a profound void, but her unforgettable presence and unwavering will forever be treasured in the hearts of her family...
Mary Lee Fowler Coats
Jan 14, 2024
Mary was born in Birmingham, AL. Her Father had just started a job with TVA and at six weeks old she moved to the Tennessee Valley.
She attended Marion County High School in Jasper, TN, graduating in 1969. She graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1973. She spent her last college year in Medical Technology School conducted at St. Thomas Hospital.
Mary...
Betsy Whitaker
Jan 13, 2024
NASHVILLE - Betsy Jean Whitaker, of Nashville, TN, died peacefully with her family by her side on January 13, 2024, at the age of 58. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, who was born to Lester and Phyllis Krueger in Bismarck, ND on September 22, 1965, during Hurricane Betsy. Betsy was raised and educated in Napa, CA,...
William Kevin Barnett
Jan 13, 2024
William Kevin Barnett
May 30, 1962 – January 13, 2024
Nashville
Kevin Barnett, age 61, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on January 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on May 30, 1962, in San Diego, California, and grew up in middle Tennessee. Kevin played basketball at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, and graduated in 1984 with...
Kurt Wilke
Jan 13, 2024
On January 13, 2024, quietly, peacefully, and joyfully, Jesus led Kurt into His Heavenly Kingdom, leaving temporarily his cherished wife and family, and an earthly life filled beyond measure with blessings.
Kurt was born November 12, 1959. He had a unique opportunity growing up to live all around the world, including New York, Brussels, Yokohama, Madrid and...
Dorothy Sue Adcock
Jan 13, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Sue Adcock age 91 of Kingston Springs, TN. passed away on January 13, 2024 at NHC at The Meadows with her family by her side.
Dorothy was born on August 5, 1932, to the late Almer Clyde Rounsaville and Vernita Edith Sayler Rounsaville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Gene...
Lawrence Ernest Davis, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Mr. Lawrence Ernest Davis, Jr. age 66 of Nunnelly, TN. passed away on January 12, 2024, at Hardin County Medical Center in Savannah, TN.
Lawrence was born in Nashville, TN. on February 4, 1957, to the late Lawrence Ernest Davis, Sr. and Mary E. Coleman Davis. Lawrence was a truck driver and over the years he drove for the Red Cross,...
Julia E. Byrd
Jan 12, 2024
Mrs. Julia Edwards Byrd age 80, of Lewisburg, TN. passed away on January 12, 2024, at NHC Lewisburg, TN.
Julia was born on July 31, 1943, to the late James Henry Edwards and Iva Mae Fly Edwards. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William C. (Bill) Byrd, son, James William Lemon and...
Beverly Noe
Jan 11, 2024
Beverly Ann Noe, age 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 11th, 2024. She was born on June 18th, 1942, to Buford C. and Annie Miller in Nashville, Tennessee. She married her loving husband George Edward Noe in the spring of 1966. He preceded her in death in April of 1999.
Beverly graduated from...
Albert Mitchell
Jan 11, 2024
Albert D Mitchell, as he would have said “went home to Glory” in his sleep on the morning of January 11, 2024. He was born on July 29, 1930. He was preceded in death by Gale Mitchell, his wife of 64 years, his brothers Roy and Troy Broadway and a daughter in law, Laura Mitchell. He is survived by...
Yury Samoylenko
Jan 9, 2024
Yury Samoylenko of Nashville, TN passed away on January 9, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on July 4, 1950, to Alexandra and Vasily Samoylenko in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
 
He enjoyed planting and tending to his garden as well as traveling around Europe and spending time at the beach in the South of France during the...
Betty Tiesler
Jan 8, 2024
Betty Tiesler went home to be with Jesus, her Savior, on Monday, January 8th at her residence in Nashville, TN. The Lord blessed Betty with a wonderful husband, Ted. They were married in 1964 and would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in May. God gave her three children: Libby, Jay and Amanda “Mandy”. She cherished her family and friends as...
Lenora Stanley
Jan 8, 2024
Our dear mother, Lenora Stanley, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on March 1, 1943 in Malvern, Arkansas to Carl and Florence Kirk. Lee graduated from Magnet Cove High School in 1961, and attended University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
She...
Jack Arnold
Jan 7, 2024
Jack Louis Arnold, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Traylor Arnold and Rose Wesselman Arnold. Jack is survived by his devoted sister, Janeen Laughbaum, and his brother-in-law, Steve Laughbaum of Nashville, Tennessee, along with his beloved nephew, John Adam Lofbomm, and his wife, Ashlinn Romagnoli,...
Dayna Hulme
Jan 5, 2024
Dayna Avery Hulme
January 22, 1964 – January 5, 2024
Nashville, TN
Dayna passed away at the age of 59 on January 5, 2024. Dayna was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Nashville. She is survived by her husband Tom of 37 years and her daughters Courtney and Alexandra, all residing in Nashville. Additionally, she is survived by her...
Faye Gibbs
Jan 4, 2024
Dorothy Faye Gibbs, passed away on January 4, 2024. She was born on November 19, 1939 in Nashville, TN. to her parents Clifton and Dorothy Mangrum. Faye was strong-willed and a social butterfly who touched the lives of many with her vibrant personality.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 60 years Norman L Gibbs; son John L....
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